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iOS Local Files: Easier import with the Files app

It is now easier to import Local Files into the Spotify iOS app through the Files app on your iOS device. A computer and WiFi network are not required to use this new import method. This means that you can now import Local Files into the Spotify iOS ...

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  • sapmi
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Superuser Contribution Instagram story share error

DeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemiOS 15.5 My Question or IssueAlbum photos and text become too big when sharing songs on Instagram stories. Clearing and reinstalling Instagram or Spotify does not change. But when I saw other people's Instagram stories,...

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  • Device iPhone 12 Operating System iOS 15.5   My Question or Issue Album photos and text become too big when sharing songs on Instagram stories. Clearing and reinstalling Instagram or Spoti...
  • TyPetty
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Superuser Contribution iPhone 14 Pro UI Bug

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhone 14 ProOperating SystemiOS 16.1 My Question or IssueWhen I press and hold on the dynamic island to bring up my playback controls, the name of the song is covered by the island. It is only a Small UI bug that...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhone 14 Pro Operating System iOS 16.1   My Question or Issue When I press and hold on the dynamic island to bring up my playback controls, t...
  • wintermute94
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't stop sponsored recommendations (iOS, family plan)

Premium FamilyUSAiPhone 13 miniiOS 16.5App version 8.8.36.571 For the third time now I've been presented with a "New music for you" sponsored recommendation and, for the third time, I've clicked the "What's this?" link and selected that I don't want ...

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  • Premium Family USA iPhone 13 mini iOS 16.5 App version 8.8.36.571   For the third time now I've been presented with a "New music for you" sponsored recommendation and, for the third time, ...
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Superuser Contribution Can't Disable Shuffle on iPad

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPad Pro 2018Operating SystemiOS 14.2My Question or IssueThe iOS app for Spotify shuffles all content (albums, playlists, etc) by default and I cannot find where to disable this setting. The green play button always has a l...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPad Pro 2018 Operating System iOS 14.2 My Question or Issue The iOS app for Spotify shuffles all content (albums, playlists, etc) by default and I cannot fin...
  • chrisw63
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Fix the bugs with the "Connect to Device" feature

The "Connect to Device" feature is very buggy. I use the web application at work since I am not authorized to download the PC app, but I have my Bluetooth headphones connected to my iPhone. I control the music I'm listening to via the web app on my P...

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  • The "Connect to Device" feature is very buggy. I use the web application at work since I am not authorized to download the PC app, but I have my Bluetooth headphones connected to my iPhone. I control...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Enhanced playlist not working since last update

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 5s - yes it is old, so am I, get over it.Operating SystemiOS 12.5.6Spotify version 8.7.4.1352Enhanced playlist will not work for me since the most recent update. It was working fine up to then. My premium account ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 5s - yes it is old, so am I, get over it. Operating System iOS 12.5.6 Spotify version 8.7.4.1352 Enhanced playlist will not work for me since the ...
  • sabaris333
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Superuser Contribution 3x speed does not work with video player

Plan: PremiumCountry: USA Device: iPhone xrOperating SystemiOS 14.7.1 My Question or IssueThe 3x speed does not work for podcasts with video available, i.e. the Joe Rogan Experience. 2x Speed seems to be the max.

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  • Plan:  Premium Country: USA    Device: iPhone xr Operating System iOS 14.7.1   My Question or Issue The 3x speed does not work for podcasts with video available, i.e....
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution How to Make Shuffle Default

PlanPremium CountryCanada Device(iPhone Operating System(iOS 16.3 My Question or IssueI go into playlists but I keep noticing that I have to turn shuffle on for every individual setting and I want it to do it automatically. How do I go in and make it...

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  • Plan Premium   Country Canada   Device (iPhone    Operating System (iOS 16.3   My Question or Issue I go into playlists but I keep noticing that I have to turn s...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution My local files don't show up in my library

I already watched the official tutorial, and I did all the things that I was supposed to do. I activated the local files and gave permission to the app. But the folder just won't show up when I go to my library. I tried closing and opening the app, b...

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  • I already watched the official tutorial, and I did all the things that I was supposed to do. I activated the local files and gave permission to the app. But the folder just won't show up when I go to...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution Names of songs disappear from lock screen

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceiPhone xrOperating SystemiOS 16.4.1 My Question or IssueHi! I have a problem. When I play music on spotify, names of songs disappears from lock screen. First it seems normal but then it disappears and won’t come back un...

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  • Plan Premium Country Finland Device iPhone xr Operating System iOS 16.4.1   My Question or Issue Hi! I have a problem. When I play music on spotify, names of songs disappears from lock...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect not working with Sonos

My Question or IssueSpotify Connect does not recognize Sonos devices. I am able to play Spotify from within the Sonos app, but not from Spotify. I can use Pandora and Audible from within their apps onto my Sonos. Talked with both Spotify and Sonos cu...

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  • My Question or Issue Spotify Connect does not recognize Sonos devices. I am able to play Spotify from within the Sonos app, but not from Spotify. I can use Pandora and Audible from within their apps...
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Superuser Contribution Won’t let me play songs I want

PlanFreeCountry DeviceiPhone 11Operating System My Question or IssueI am new to the app, and in the first week or so of using it, it would let me play any song I wanted from my liked songs playlist, however now it only lets me play on shuffle. Also, ...

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  •   Plan Free Country   Device iPhone 11 Operating System   My Question or Issue I am new to the app, and in the first week or so of using it, it would let me play any song I w...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution First search result is hidden beneath search bar in playlists

Bug/IssueWhen searching within a playlist the first search result (or the only result if applicable) is hidden beneath the search bar. Pulling the results list downward will reveal the hidden search result but it cannot be selected and played while a...

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  • Bug/Issue When searching within a playlist the first search result (or the only result if applicable) is hidden beneath the search bar. Pulling the results list downward will reveal the hidden searc...
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Superuser Contribution Alexa needs a connected accessories to play spotify on this device

I have iphone 11 and I am trying to connect Alexa to spotify, but Alexa tells me I needs a connected accessories to play spotify on this device. I can see that I have successfully added spotify to Alexa and the skill is enabled. any advise ?

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  • I have iphone 11 and I am trying to connect Alexa to spotify, but Alexa tells me I needs a connected accessories to play spotify on this device. I can see that I have successfully added spotify to Al...
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Superuser Contribution Liked songs not showing as downloaded

PlanPremiumCountry Device(iPhone 13) My Question or Issuemy liked songs are showing downloaded on my library page. But when I click on my liked songs none of them are downloaded. If I log out and log back in all my liked songs are downloaded but as s...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device (iPhone 13)   My Question or Issue my liked songs are showing downloaded on my library page. But when I click on my liked songs none of them are downlo...
  • Lyubka
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution PC Local Files not Syncing to iPhone

I've got premium, and have used a tower desktop and laptop to upload local files to my Spotify. Apps on my PCs and iPhone are up to date. My iPhone refuses to download the local files I assign to any playlist on my PC. These are the things I've tried...

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  • I've got premium, and have used a tower desktop and laptop to upload local files to my Spotify. Apps on my PCs and iPhone are up to date. My iPhone refuses to download the local files I assign to any...
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can’t add music to queue

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiPhone 8Operating SystemiOS 16.4.1 My Question or Issueso these recent days i have issue with spotify that make me totally upset just because can’t add musics to queue by swiping left altough i have upgrade to premium, i actu...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device iPhone 8 Operating System iOS 16.4.1   My Question or Issue so these recent days i have issue with spotify that make me totally upset just because ca...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution Spotify always tries to live stream songs by default - even when song is downloaded

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12Operating SystemLatest iOS My Question or IssueObservation:I have a song X downloaded on my iPhone. I am travelling in a low network road. I go to my downloaded songs and I play X. It takes a few seconds before the...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 Operating System Latest iOS   My Question or Issue Observation: I have a song X downloaded on my iPhone.  I am travelling in a ...
  • JayRab
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Superuser Contribution Opening a shared link removes playlist

PlanPremiumCountrySwitzerlandDeviceiPhone 11Operating SystemiOS 16.3.1 My Question or IssueHellowhen I'm opening a shared link from a friend on my iPhone the Spotify app opens and the currently playing playlist is removed.. Only any already existing ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Switzerland Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 16.3.1   My Question or Issue Hello when I'm opening a shared link from a friend on my iPhone the Spotify app op...
  • psygasm
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